Why Liverpool star Van Dijk is the best defender in Premier League history - Kompany

Vincent Kompany believes Virgil van Dijk is the best ever Premier League defender.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in Premier League history because of his technique and the impact he's had at Anfield. That is according to legendary Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany who believes Van Dijk has played a critical part in the Reds' dominant Premier League run this season.

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The Dutchman joined the Merseysiders from Southampton for a record £75million fee in 2018 at a time when Jurgen Klopp's side were still struggling at the back.

But the star centre-back made an immediate impact as he brought confidence to the defence and even provided threat in attack during set pieces.

Kompany has been so impressed with the Netherlands international's performances that he even considers him to be better than the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams, John Terry and many other great defenders.

That is because the Anderlecht player-manager has noticed that he is the only player to ever combine old-school marking with a modern twist.